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Jimson Weed

Datura stramonium

Photo by Ava T-B
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33.0129, -117.25

Field Notes

Description:

Trumpet-shaped flowers on a low-growing shrub.

Notes:

All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of the tropane alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine which are classified as deliriants, or anticholinergics. There is a high risk of fatal overdose amongst uninformed users, and many hospitalizations occur amongst recreational users who ingest the plant for its psychoactive effects. (Wikipedia)

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Datura stramonium

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PublishedJune 7, 2013

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